A degel is a tribal standard, banner, or flag used to identify and rally a group of people. It appears especially in Numbers, where each Israelite tribe camped and marched under its own banner. The word conveys identity, belonging, and visible allegiance.
In the Song of Solomon 2:4, the beloved declares "his banner over me is love" — a declaration that God's love is like a military standard raised over His people, proclaiming ownership and protection. Banners also signaled military formations, meaning Israel's God fought as their commander. To fight under a banner was to fight with purpose and divine authority.